Do you feel dry on your face? Do you notice flaky or itchy skin? Sometimes it even stings, and your skin looks lifeless and gray? During the winter months, dry skin types can become even more dehydrated. Although dry skin already naturally lacks sebum, it is also not spared from moisture loss, and in this case it is urgent to restore the skin barrier with a little extra proper care. Below we offer useful tips.

DRY SKIN CARE IN WINTER

1. REDUCE THE TIME YOU SPEND IN SHOWERS

Especially during the colder days, it is hard to resist a long and hot shower, but it really does not suit your skin. During the winter, it is necessary to shorten the shower time and use lukewarm or colder water, because warm water additionally dries the skin, increasing the loss of natural oils from its surface. Therefore, shower with lukewarm water for no longer than 10 minutes, immediately wipe with a towel and then apply a rich nourishing cream or body care lotion.

2. USE SPF PRODUCTS ALL YEAR ROUND

The fact that you wear multiple layers of clothing during the winter does not eliminate the need for daily sun protection. The sun's rays are a risk even on colder days, although most of us relax and forget about the danger that lurks above. Damage caused by the sun's rays is accompanied by drying of the skin, so be sure to apply an appropriate product with a high protection factor (SPF 30 or higher) daily.

3. CLEANSE YOUR SKIN

As with showering, it's best to use lukewarm water for washing. Additionally, carefully choose the products you use to cleanse, exfoliate, and tone your face, as well as to remove makeup, and especially avoid those that contain alcohol or sulfates, as these can further dry out your skin.

4. EXFOLIATE YOUR FACE REGULARLY

Even the best cream won't be able to help you if you don't remove the layer of dead cells that just "sit" on the surface of the skin and hinder the beneficial effects of the product itself. Due to dry air and cold climate, the natural exfoliation process is slowed down, which leads to skin tightness and sensitivity. For this reason, use a gentle exfoliation 2-3 times a week for better absorption of serums and creams and an irresistible feeling of soft skin.

5. HYDRATE YOURSELF!

It's a good idea to drink more water or get it through your diet, but don't expect that alone to help with skin care and hydration. While drinking enough water daily can help with dehydrated skin, it's not a permanent solution. For visible results on the skin itself, use a suitable moisturizer or serum.

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6. REGULATE THE AMOUNT OF HUMIDITY IN YOUR HOME

Heaters that run 0-24 hours a day and cold outside air are a bad combination for your skin because despite the comfortable temperature, heating dries the air in the rooms where we stay, which leaves its mark on our skin. Investing in a good humidifier is definitely worth it because quality indoor air is essential for maintaining balanced and healthy skin, and it also has a beneficial effect on the general condition of our body, and even allows for more restful sleep.

7. MAKE SMALL CHANGES TO YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE

If you usually use retinol and AHA acids, we advise you to put them aside for now until you bring your skin back into its natural balance. Instead, reach for an oil as an additional layer of care after your moisturizer. If you want to give your skin a quality anti-aging and regeneration treatment in one, we suggest a special oil as a perfect addition to everyone's winter care routine - L'ADRIA Rejuvenating oil .

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